The Old Lady was fortunate to take a yoga class with Marisa Wolfe, a teacher who helps students explore “…ways to profoundly develop and embody gentleness, love, respect, and compassion on the mat.”
Lovingkindness yoga?
Right up The Old Lady’s alley!
Marisa led the group through exercises that helped the students physically embody lovingkindness toward themselves… then toward someone they love… and then toward someone they really did not like.
Wait, what?
Yes, it is possible to exercise and mindfully develop lovingkindness toward EVERYone including people we don’t like, just like exercising a muscle.
“And well worth the effort,” puffed The Old Lady on her yoga mat, “especially for the ones you really don’t like. Isn’t that what Jesus meant by ‘Love your enemies’?”
Julie, you are the best! Thank you for sharing this exploration and bringing your presence to class. It was a pleasure to practice with you!
What a great post! And so true; important reminder. Thank you for sharing your experience. And thank you for coming to AHA Yoga. Hope to see you again in the future, and look forward to following more adventures on your blog.
“love your enemies” indeed 🙂 well written!